Yet another NFL expert feels Colston Loveland is the perfect weapon for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears

If you were on the fence about the Chicago Bears’ selection of Michigan tight end Colston Loveland in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, it’s probably time to jump off.

That is, if you agree with, like, every NFL expert ever.

The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen is latest analyst to hop on the Loveland-to-Chicago train, citing the 6’5, 245-pounder as the NFL Draft’s second-best team positional fit, raving, “Loveland is a natural fit in the role Sam LaPorta has played in the Lions’ offense for now-Bears head coach Ben Johnson, moving all over the formation. Loveland has a burst and runs smooth routes. He can run a wide route tree from the inside or outside.”

ESPNs Matt Miller ranked his top 100 NFL draft picks:

1. Bears-Luther Burden
4. Eagles-Jihaad Campbell
6. Jags-Travis Hunter
7. Bears-Colston Loveland

The Bears are the only team listed with two separate picks in the top 15. 👀 #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) April 30, 2025

Nguyen pegs Loveland as a Zach Ertz-type with the potential to be a primary target, and is a huge fan of how the former Wolverine could mesh with Chicago’s current crop of pass-catchers: “Loveland’s impact will be as a dangerous No. 3 option behind receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. He’ll be able to feast inside against linebackers and safeties. Few second-level defenders who will be able to hang with Loveland’s crafty route running and speed. He also does a great job of finding space when the quarterback scrambles. Williams will target him often when plays break down.”

Luther Burden to the Bears

Caleb Williams now has DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden

Crowded? Yes.

Deadly? Also yes.

Rome Odunze owners? Pour one out

Burdens floor just rose to the outhouse…
but buy the talent. Always. pic.twitter.com/1gbKCU3tMd
— The FF Dynasty (@TheFFdynasty) April 26, 2025

Much of the consensus in Bears Nation after Chicago chose Loveland over the higher-rated TE Tyler Warren was that GM Ryan Poles got it wrong. But after the many, many post-draft accolades the Idaho native has received, Chicago football watchers have to be hyped about their newest offensive weapon.